(of a sound or voice) unchanging in pitch; without variation or inflection.
mono+tone
Shared component: tone · sound
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tone
sound
Related forms: tone · 15 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesto say or recite something in a singing voice or in a monotone.
in+tone
Shared component: tone · sound
A subtle or subsidiary quality, implication, or connotation
over+tone
Shared component: tone · sound
Having two different colors or shades of the same color.
two+tone
Shared component: tone · sound
A sound composed of a single frequency without overtones; a sine wave sound.
pure+tone
Shared component: tone · sound
a low or quiet tone of voice
under+tone
Shared component: tone · sound
A color that is muted and resembles those found in nature, such as browns, tans, greens, and grays.
earth+tone
Shared component: tone · sound
Consisting of or using three distinct tones or pitches.
three+tone
Shared component: tone · sound
baritoneExtended relation
A man's singing voice between tenor and bass, or a singer with such a voice.
bari+tone
Extended relation: tone · sound
tonedExtended relation
having firm and well-defined muscles
tone+d
Extended relation: tone · sound
tonerExtended relation
a fine powder used in photocopiers and laser printers to form the text and images on paper.
tone+er
Extended relation: tone · sound
toningExtended relation
(gerund or present participle) giving greater strength or firmness to the muscles or body
tone+ing
Extended relation: tone · sound
tone-deafExtended relation
unable to perceive differences in musical pitch accurately
tone+deaf
Extended relation: tone · sound
toned-downExtended relation
made less extreme, intense, or forceful; moderated or restrained.
tone+down
Extended relation: tone · sound
touch-toneExtended relation
Relating to or being a telephone with push buttons that generate tones of different frequencies, each representing a different number, as opposed to a rotary dial.
touch+tone
Extended relation: tone · sound